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Murchison

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About Murchison

City in Texas, United States
516Population
1.6 sq miArea
456 ftElevation

Murchison is a city in Henderson County, Texas, United States. The population was 516 at the 2020 census.

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From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0 · facts via Wikidata (CC0)

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ZIP code75778
Area code903
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Housing in Murchison

$249K≈ same as a year ago Typical home value · Zillow

The typical Murchison home is worth about $249,000, about the same as a year ago, 17% below the Texas typical home.

Only 1 sale in May 2026, too few for a market read. The typical value is the steadier guide.

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Health in Murchison

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2better than TX·12worse

of 26 measures CDC estimates. The other 12 are too close to call.

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Care nearby

Ut Health East Texas Athens HospitalAthens · 8.8 mi · ER
Family Circle of Care Athens ClinicAthens · 6.9 mi · sliding-scale fees
Primary careShortage · county-wide
DentalShortage · county-wide
Mental healthShortage · county-wide
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CDC's estimate for Murchison · CMS · HRSAHealth in Murchison →

Natural hazards in Murchison

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Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 18% of U.S. communities.

🥶 Cold waves🌊 Inland flooding🌪️ Tornadoes
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School Grade B-

The public schools Murchison’s kids attend trail 52% of Texas’s districts on state tests. Among towns with similar incomes, they sit near the middle.

DistrictMURCHISON ISDSchools1

School data from the U.S. Department of Education (NCES, EDFacts). The School Grade is our own summary of state test results, graded within TX. Ratings are from neighbors.

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Nearest: Henderson County Clint W Murchison Memorial LibraryAthens · 7.6 miles · 46 hrs a week

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